East Point hires new finance director

The City of East Point has hired Lolita Grant, CPA as finance director. Grant started in the position on Jan. 12. She has over 30 years of experience in finance, budgeting, accounting, auditing and operations. She’s served in various capacities in public and private sectors. Prior to joining the city of East Point, Grant was the finance director for the city of McDonough. In her present position she will be implementation of procedures that result in balanced budgets, and enforcing internal control procedures that increase operational efficiencies, reduce waste and strengthen vendor relations.